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confessional

[kuhn-fesh-uh-nl] / kənˈfɛʃ ə nl /
NOUN
confession booth
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The film’s theatrical provenance reveals itself in long monologues in the Marilyn confessional room and Pedretti delivers one that reveals the depth beyond Cherry’s ditzy exterior.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

There’s also a “spill your beans confessional board,” where visitors can anonymously respond to prompts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

State television publicized some high-profile corruption cases in a four-part documentary series aired this week, which featured confessional interviews with disgraced officials—including a former agriculture minister and a onetime top banker turned regional leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Even in an era of confessional pop, Newman stands out.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

When her turn came, Francie pushed aside the heavy curtain and knelt in the confessional.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith